Organized by: Department of Humanities · NMKRV College, Bengaluru
Rethinking Sustainability through the Lens of Indian Knowledge Systems
Established in 1973, NMKRV College was founded in the cherished memory of Sri. Meda Kasturiranga Setty and Smt. Nagarathnamma Meda Kasturiranga Setty, inspired by the vision that educating a girl child is like educating an entire family. Managed by the RV Educational Institutions, the college has been a centre of academic excellence and empowerment for over five decades.
Beginning with the 2025–26 academic year, NMKRV College became a co-educational institution, marking a new chapter of inclusivity while upholding its rich legacy of excellence.
The college offers diverse programmes across the humanities, sciences, commerce, management, computer science, computer applications, and languages. Situated in the heart of Bengaluru, India's innovation and knowledge hub, NMKRV College combines academic excellence with rich industry exposure and cultural opportunities, nurturing responsible leaders, compassionate citizens, and catalysts for positive social change.
India's ancient knowledge systems hold timeless solution to today's global challenges. This conference brings together scholars, educators, practitioners, policymakers and students to explore the relevance of India knowledge system (IKS) in building a sustainable, Inclusive and harmonious future.
Rooted in the vision of vasudhaiva kutumbakam, the conference aims to bridge traditional wisdom and modern science, promote interdisciplinary dialogue and inspire action for a more resilient and conscious world.
After submission to Taylor & Francis for production:
These proceedings are from the International Conference on Indian Knowledge System and Sustainable Development Goals (ICIKSASDG 2026), which was organized by NMKRV College, Bengaluru, India.
Editorial decision-making and oversight of peer review were conducted by Dr. Mahantesh B. Havani, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Economics, NMKRV College, Bengaluru, and Ms. Shwetha Sudhakar, Assistant Professor, Department of History, NMKRV College, Bengaluru, in association with the Conference Programme Committee comprising academicians and subject experts.
Peer review was conducted by a pool of independent academic experts drawn from the Programme Committee and the wider academic community, who were selected based on their subject expertise to review the submitted abstracts and full papers under a double-blind review process.
Taylor and Francis played no part in the choice of editors or peer reviewers for these proceedings.
To explore the role of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in achieving sustainable development.
To promote interdisciplinary research integrating traditional wisdom with modern science.
To highlight indigenous practices contributing to sustainability in various sectors.
To foster collaboration among scholars, policymakers and practitioners for IKS promotion.
To identify institutional policy and epistemological barriers hindering the integration of IKS into mainstream SDG discourse and implementation.
To strengthen cultural identity and community participation in sustainable development.
The selected papers, after double-blind review and editorial approval, will be considered for publication in:
The papers written in regional languages (Kannada, Hindi & Sanskrit) will be published in an internationally reputed peer-reviewed journal.
Note: APC will be applicable as per the publisher's requirements
Important Dates:
Registration Fees:
Conference Registration Fee
| Category | Paper Presentation | Participation Only |
|---|---|---|
| UG/PG Students | ₹750 | ₹500 |
| Research Scholars | ₹1000 | ₹800 |
| Faculty | ₹1500 | ₹1300 |
| Industry Participants | ₹2000 | ₹1800 |
| Foreign Participants | ₹2500 | ₹2200 |
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